Bill > LD290

This bill modifies how motor vehicle law violation fines are distributed by requiring that 15% of a fine collected must be remitted to the municipality where the violation occurred, but only if the summons was issued by a municipal law enforcement agency. Currently, most fines accrue to the General Fund, with small percentages allocated to specific funds like the Law Enforcement Agency Reimbursement Fund and the Highway Fund. The bill maintains the existing allocations for other portions of the fine while introducing this new 15% municipal allocation. The bill amends section 29-A MRSA §2602, subsection 4, which governs the distribution of fines collected under motor vehicle laws. After the 15% municipal allocation, the remaining balance of the fines will continue to accrue to the General Fund, ensuring that local municipalities receive a direct financial benefit from traffic and motor vehicle law enforcement while preserving the existing state funding structure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=290&snum=132